The norm in this house is for the kids to start rising at 6:00am. We have been encouraging them to stay in their rooms until 8:00. This gives Momma (Daddy is gone long before) a chance to get her eyes open, a cup of tea, let the dog out, open the coop for the ladies, nurse the baby, and get our three year old settled in to something interesting. Then we all gather for breakfast and to map out our day. This fine morning, I rolled out of bed, with the baby in tow, looked at the clock........7:50???? What?? I cannot recall the last time that happened. What a gift. Could it be the fantastic essential oils? Well, in any case, I start my routine. I get the baby settled in the pack and play, the three year old settled, the "olders" (an island term for big kids) busy playing, and get my crocks on to head out to the coop.

As I open the door I am greeted with what is, hands down, the most comfortable smell, for me, on this great Earth, the sea. You might think that this is something I smell everyday living on an island. This is a smell that I miss when I travel away from the coast, and it is the first sign I am close to home when I return from away. The ocean is a short walk away on most days. However, there are days that are saltier than others. Today is one of those days. This is a sign of good things.

Blessings to you.

Thanks for reading,

Island Momma